Posted by The Press and Standard | August 10, 2016 9:42 am
An adult male received life-threatening injuries after his vehicle crashed into the wooded median on Interstate 95 near the 56-mile marker, Wednesday Aug. 10 at 1:33 a.m.
The southbound Mercedes lost control at a high rate of speed, entered the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 9, 2016 10:45 am
A southbound van drove off of Interstate 95 at the overpass and crashed onto Bells Highway (SC Hwy 64) Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
The driver said he had been driving all night and fell asleep. When the van left … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 9, 2016 9:12 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 7, 2016 5:00 pm
Here is a tan and black beauty of a lab mix named Amaris, who is patiently waiting for her very own loving, safe home and a family to care for. Right now, she is content to spend some time in … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 7, 2016 5:00 pm
The July 11 blood drive at the First Baptist Church brought in more donors than usual. Sixty people attended and 54 pints of blood were collected.
Coming in to donate were Mary Jo Fox, Barbara Young, Summer White, Bill Reasonover, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 7, 2016 5:00 am
My friend Patsy Stanfield invited me to a Ladies’ Tea at Bethel United Methodist Church-Ruffin this past weekend. Patsy’s sister, Carolyn Breland, was one of the hostesses. I looked forward to it for weeks and was excited to have a … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 7, 2016 5:00 am
When I graduated from Claflin University (called Claflin College at the time) on May 16, 1977, it was a bittersweet moment for me.
First of all, I was going to be leaving close friends and sorority sisters with whom I … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 pm
I love living in America. We find the most ingenious solutions to problems.
Latest example: The black-footed ferrets (BFFs) in Montana are apparently dying young (how long do wild ferrets live for $1,000, Alex?) because of a flea-borne plague. Apparently … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 pm
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 pm
Members of the Walterboro Board of Realtors are collecting nonperishable food to be distributed by local food banks and other nonprofit agencies that have people in need.
“There are so many needs in our community and this is just one … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County School District, partnering with Clemson University and the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie, held its Grades 6-12 Transformational STEM Summer Institute training session for teachers at Salkehatchie last week. In the culmination of … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 pm
Four students completed the Welding program at Palmetto Training recently. The program lasts for 17.5 weeks. From left are Christopher North, Bryson Walsh, Daniel Gaines, Jared Campagnone and Instructor Allen Crosby.
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 am
Lauren Virginia Moody and Jonathan Roy Stanfill were united in marriage on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at four o’clock in the afternoon at Bonnie Doone Plantation in Walterboro.
The ceremony was officiated by Pastor David L. Jackson.
The bride’s parents … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 am
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
Just over 30 kids walked down the runway at the 8th Belk’s Kids Fashion Show on Saturday, said acting Store Manager Renee Yeager.
Each child picked two outfits to wear. They could choose a school uniform … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 am
Monique Keaise-Woods and Trevor Owens awarded Freshman College Survival Baskets.
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Two college freshman, Monique Keaise-Woods and Trevor Owens, made a huge dent in their dorm checklist last week – thanks to Shay Givens. Woods and Owens … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 6, 2016 5:00 am
Members of Bethel Presbyterian Church held a back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Douglas Hall at the church. This is the fifth year the church has sponsored the Hands for Christ program. This year 131 families attended and 289 children received school … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 pm
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
Colleton County’s Summer Feeding program is expected to provide over 120,000 meals by the time the annual program ends on Aug. 5.
Since 2000, Eartha Cunningham has been administrating the program, a warm weather continuation of … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Lowcountry Renegades 10u baseball team participated in the USSSA Summer Slam in Lexington recently. They finished 3-2 in the tournament after advancing to the championship game, where they earned a runner-up title and a USSSA … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 pm
Ways to reduce suicides among Colleton County’s youth were discussed last week at a Colleton Keys Coalition meeting at the Colleton County Memorial Library.
“While I Breathe, I Hope” is part of the S.C. Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative to reduce … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 pm
Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University.
The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program (SCNBFP) is now accepting applications for the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 3:00 pm
Filing is over for the Colleton County Board of Elections posts to be voted on in September.
Candidates are:
District 1: Charles Murdaugh
District 3: Gale Doggette, Noel Ison and Sue Keith
District 5: Mary Jones and P.A. Pournelle
District … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 2:58 pm
On Thursday Aug. 4 at approximately 11:08 p.m., officers from the Walterboro Police Department responded to 518 Sniders Hwy. at Hillcrest Apartments in reference to a domestic incident that just occurred.
Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who told … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The 8U Carolina Slammers, coached by Bill Kinard, finished 3-1 in the USSSA Summer Sizzler 2.0 held this past weekend at the ACE Basin Sports Complex.
The Slammers and the East Coast Bombers 8U team played … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 am
By LORI BEARD
loribellbeard@gmail.com
Longtime Republican Party Chairwoman Janis Blocker attended her third national convention on July 17-22 in Cleveland, Ohio.
“It was a pleasant, safe-feeling environment,” Blocker said. She admitted going with some apprehension, but it turned out to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
In their final appearance of the summer, the Lowcountry Renegades 13U finished 0-3 in the USSSA Summer Sizzler 2.0 this past weekend at the ACE Basin Sports Complex.
In game one, the Renegades lost 11-5 to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 5, 2016 5:00 am
As the finale of the 2016 Reading Program was drawing to a close, Colleton Memorial Library Children’s Department Director Shiela Keaise took some time to recognize the adult and teen volunteers who had dedicated their time and energy to making … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 4, 2016 5:00 pm
Since the late 1800s, Ackermans have been delivering babies and taking care of the sick in Colleton County. For three generations, there has been a Dr. Riddick Ackerman practicing medicine here.
On June 30, that legacy came to an end … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 4, 2016 5:00 pm
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